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Webster 1913 Edition

Parsimonious

Parˊsi-mo′ni-ous

,
Adj.
[Cf. F.
parcimonieux
. See
Parsimony
.]
Exhibiting parsimony; sparing in expenditure of money; frugal to excess; penurious; niggardly; stingy.
–
Parˊsi-mo′ni-ous-ly
,
adv.
–
Parˊsi-mo′ni-ous-ness
,
Noun.
A prodigal king is nearer a tyrant than a
parsimonious
.
Bacon.
Extraordinary funds for one campaign may spare us the expense of many years; whereas a long,
parsimonious
war will drain us of more men and money.
Addison.
Syn. – Covetous; niggardly; miserly; penurious; close; saving; mean; stingy; frugal. See
Avaricious
.

Webster 1828 Edition

Parsimonious

PARSIMO'NIOUS

,
Adj.
[See Parsimony.] Sparing in the use or expenditure of money; covetous; near; close. It differs from frugal, in implying more closeness or narrowness of mind, or an attachment to property somewhat excessive, or a disposition to spend less money that is necessary or honorable.
Extraordinary funds for one campaign may spare us the expense of many years; whereas a long parsimonious war will drain us of more men and money.
[It is sometimes used in a good sense for frugal.]

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